This is, in most cases, not possible since dependencies are different - meaning: Some libs that the 8.0-rpms are linked against are not present in 7.3 (and vice versa). Therefor in most cases it's not possible to use these 8.0-rpms. If you manage to do so you should be lucky - but in general thats the biggest problem. At least if you look at the differences in libc etc. it's easily evident there must be some way of "difference" on the library site. For a first step have a look at rpmfind etc. to check if someone has "backported" these packages. If you can't get the RPMs for 7.3 why not get the source and build packages yourself (try the package "checkinstall" from http://checkinstall.izto.org/). Greetingz Stefan Neufeind, SpeedPartner.de On 26 Feb 2003 at 9:52, reg hughson wrote: > So are most rpms for 8.0 the same as for 7.3? Can I use the 8.0 rpms > on my 7.3 system? > > > On Mon, 2003-02-24 at 12:59, Sergio Durand wrote: > > you can use rhn for keep your system updated .. > > it's come with rh8... > > > > or use apt-get tool .. (i like most) > > > > http://psyche.freshrpms.net/rpm.html?id=244 > > http://freshrpms.net/apt/genaptrep.sh > > > > after installed apt, simply do it: > > apt-get update (to retrive the lasted packages) > > apt-get upgrade (to install them) > > ot > > apt-get install any-package > > > > > > > > Cliff Sarginson wrote: > > > Hello, > > > I am still getting used to the Redhat way so to speak.. > > > What is the general procedure if you want a new version of > > > something. An example: I am setting up a new server with RH, I > > > installed spamassassin, but of course got the version current at > > > the time the iso was made. I want the latest version. Do people > > > generally get this from the originating site..I notice RH RPM's > > > are commonly available there, or is there somewhere/way that it > > > can be/should be done vie RH itself ? > > > > > > I obviously want to follow the best practise with not hybridising > > > my installation too much. > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Psyche-list mailing list > > Psyche-list@redhat.com > > https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/psyche-list > > > > > -- > Psyche-list mailing list > Psyche-list@redhat.com > https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/psyche-list -- Psyche-list mailing list Psyche-list@redhat.com https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/psyche-list
